Politics

Gov. Scott Walker: GOP isn't fighting gay marriage

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker over the weekend said the Republican Party is not fighting gay marriage.

Jul 15, 2014

Eric Holder: DOJ will argue against gay marriage bans at Supreme Court

Attorney General Eric Holder has said that the Department of Justice will urge the Supreme Court to strike down state gay marriage bans when it decides to take a case.

Jul 14, 2014

Quigley pledges support for the National Gay Blood Drive

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) spoke out in support of the National Gay Blood Drive happening in 61 cities across America tomorrow, including at the Howard Brown Health Center in Chicago.

Jul 10, 2014

Gay rights groups pulling support of ENDA over Hobby Lobby ruling

One of the nation's largest LGBT rights groups on Tuesday withdrew its support for the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA).

Jul 9, 2014

Ald. Deb Mell announces marriage ending on Twitter

Chicago Ald. Deb. Mell announced that her marriage to Christin Mell is ending.

Jul 3, 2014

Center on Halsted Strives to Assist Chicago LGBTQ Community and Conducts a New Study

Jul 2, 2014

Judge strikes down Kentucky's ban on same-sex marriage

A federal judge has struck down Kentucky's ban on same-sex marriage, ruling that gay and lesbian couples have the freedom to marry in the state.

Jul 1, 2014

Quigley talks love for LGBT community, marching in Chicago Pride Parade for 32 years

The defining list of characteristics for U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) may include his unwavering love the Chicago Blackhawks and a "Most YOLO Congressman" status on Buzzfeed, but when it comes to the LGBT com

Jun 29, 2014

Celebration in the air as Chicago Pride Parade steps off at noon

With Illinois' marriage equality fully realized statewide, celebration will be in the air when an expected 1 million people arrive today in Lakeview for the 45th annual Chicago Pride Parade.

Jun 29, 2014

Marriage equality will lead to sibling marriages, Wisconsin candidate claims

Karen Mueller, who is seeking the GOP nomination for a Wisconsin congressional seat, stated on Tuesday that she's opposed to marriage equality because it could lead to incestuous marriages.

Jun 28, 2014

Bruce Rauner faces trouble in Boystown

As the 45th annual Chicago Pride Parade steps off Sunday on Chicago's North Side, Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner will have a dubious presence at the LGBT Pride celebration thanks to a giant banner that w

Jun 27, 2014

Protesters decry Rauner's marriage views

Politicians, activists and organization leaders were among those who gathered in Lakeview at the corner of Halsted and Roscoe Streets to warn of negative consequences for the LGBT community, and marriage equality, should

Jun 27, 2014

St. Louis challenges Missouri's same-sex marriage ban

The city of St. Louis issued marriage licenses to four same-sex couples on Wednesday, June 25, coinciding with the one year anniversary of the Defense of Marriage Act being struck down.

Jun 26, 2014

First gay couple to marry in Indiana says 'It just felt right' to marry today

The first gay couple to legally marry in Indiana after a federal judge struck down the state's ban on gay marriage said "it just felt right."

Jun 25, 2014

Utah says gay marriage case headed to Supreme Court

The Utah Attorney General's Office said Wednesday it was prepared to appeal a ruling striking down the state's ban on gay marriage all the way to the Supreme Court.

Jun 25, 2014

Judge throws out Indiana ban on same-sex marriage

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Indiana's law banning same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.

Jun 25, 2014

Emanuel, U.S. mayors call on courts to support marriage equality

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel joined mayors from across the United States in passing a resolution at their annual meeting in Dallas on Monday that calls on federal courts, including the Supreme Court, to rule against state

Jun 23, 2014

Mike Michaud leads Portland Gay Pride Parade

Openly gay Mike Michaud, who is campaigning to run Maine, served as grand marshal of Portland's Gay Pride Parade, the state's largest.

Jun 23, 2014

John Kerry condemns foreign laws which discriminate against gays

Secretary of State John Kerry has condemned foreign laws which discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Jun 21, 2014

White House to issue gay workplace protections order

The White House is preparing to announce an executive order barring contractors doing business with the federal government from discriminating on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Jun 16, 2014

88% of Wisconsin counties issue marriage licenses to gay couples; Scott Walker keeps mum

Eighty-eight percent of Wisconsin Counties have issued marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples, despite a federal judge saying they did not have to.

Jun 13, 2014

SKYY and Freedom to Marry toasts to Marriage Equality

Jun 12, 2014

More than half of Wisconsin counties issue marriage licenses to gay couples

The number of Wisconsin counties issuing marriage licenses to gay and lesbian coupes continued to grow on Tuesday, despite a federal judge saying they did not have to.

Jun 12, 2014

Rahm Emanuel, Pat Quinn honored for work on Illinois gay marriage law

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel were among the leaders honored Sunday for their work on a gay marriage law.

Jun 10, 2014